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Declan James competing at the Pan Am Squash Championships.
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James’ Pan Am qualifying charge ends in final-four defeat

Jamaica’s Declan James enjoyed a strong run at the Pan American Games Qualifiers, winning all his matches leading up to the semi-final. James received a bye into the round of 32, where he defeated…
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Shergil makes chess history for Ja

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (CMC): Rajvir Shergil created history by winning Jamaica’s first-ever medal at the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Chess Championship. Competing at the event, which concluded over…
Jabari Matheson after winning a en's 400-metre heat at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
18 Aug, 2026 0

SCIENCE WEIGHS IN - Professor urges coaches to use all tools in the wake of U20 World Champs overwork saga

Professor of Sport Science and Biochemistry Dr Rachael Irving is calling for a more scientific and holistic approach to the preparation and management of Jamaica’s young athletes. Irving’s comments…
Mount Pleasant’s head coach Theodore Whitmore.
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Mt Pleasant, Cibao expect no quarters

Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore, head coach of Mount Pleasant Football Academy, says the pressure will be on his team when they begin the defence of their Concacaf Caribbean Cup title today against Cibao FC…
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen
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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease

LAND O' LAKES, Fla. (AP) – Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded TV sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world's first all-sports cable network with his son, died on Tuesday. He was…
Munich's Jamal Musiala (center) leaves the pitch due to an injury during a pre-season soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, on Saturday. - AP photo
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Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals 'neurological' issue after collapse during game for second time

MUNICH (AP) – Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he's dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game on Tuesday at Heidenheim, three days…
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Classy Keemo scripts Kingsmen huge win

Keemo Paul delivered a superb all-round performance to inspire the Jamaica Kingsmen to their second consecutive win in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as they defeated the St. Kitts…
Jamaica’s U14s in the Dominican Republic.
18 Aug, 2026 0

Sterner test awaits fast-starting U14s

After a comfortable 4-0 win over St Kitts and Nevis in their opening Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U14 Challenger Series Group C, Tier I game, in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica coach Vassell…
Andre Russell reacts after getting the wicket of Nicholas Pooran during a Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League game against the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park on Saturday.
18 Aug, 2026 0

Keeping the twilight years bright

Knowing every part of his body has proven a major advantage for Jamaican cricketer Andre Russell as he edges closer to 40. At 38, the explosive all-rounder made a high-profile return to the Jamaica…